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Full Bathroom Remodel Done Right Down to the Studs

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Most bathroom updates are just surface work - new paint, maybe a new faucet. This one was different. We stripped everything back to the original lath and framing, and what we found gave us a clean slate to do this job the right way from the ground up.

Once the walls were open, we upgraded the insulation and installed GoBoard waterproof backer throughout the shower surround. GoBoard is a rigid foam tile backer that won't absorb moisture - which is exactly what you want behind tile in a wet area. No fiber cement, no drywall, no shortcuts. From there, we laid the subway tile, built two recessed shower nooks directly into the framing, and coordinated all the plumbing upgrades while everything was still exposed and accessible. That's the smart window - you don't want to be cutting walls open twice.

The floor got a full replacement with new LVT, and you can see the patterned tile accent pieces being dry-fit during layout. Getting that right before anything is set in mortar saves a lot of headaches. The vanity went in with a marble-look top, new trim was installed, and all new fixtures were set. The tub was still in solid condition, so we protected it throughout the entire job and kept it in place rather than pulling something that didn't need to go.

What this job really shows is what a bathroom remodel looks like when it's done as a true remodel - not a cosmetic patch. Opening the walls, addressing what's behind them, and building back with the right materials at every layer. That's what holds up long-term.

A lot of contractors will tile right over old greenboard or skip the framing inspection entirely. We don't work that way. Whether it's a bathroom remodel, a structural repair, or a full addition, the work we can't see matters just as much as the work we can.

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